43--Septic Pump Trailer

This solicitation, identified by number 140P6426Q0094 and titled 43--Septic Pump Trailer, is a firm-fixed price commercial contract issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of two 500-gallon septic waste vacuum trailers to be delivered to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, Michigan. The acquisition is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333996, requiring all offerors to qualify as small businesses and maintain an active SAM registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at the time of submission, award, and throughout contract performance. The technical specifications mandate trailers with a 500-gallon capacity, gas-powered engine, and 5-inch sight eyes, with the suggested model being Waste Corp Pumps Part # TVP-500-DT, though equivalent products that meet or exceed all specifications are acceptable. Offers must be submitted via email to the contracting officer by 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on July 21, 2026, and must include a completed and signed SF-1449, the official price schedule without unauthorized modifications, detailed product literature confirming compliance with specifications, company contact information, warranty details, and production timelines. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, starting with the lowest-priced quotes and moving upward in price until a technically acceptable offer is identified; quotes lacking sufficient information for meaningful evaluation will be eliminated. Deliverables must be FOB Destination, with all delivery costs included in the unit price, and performance must be completed within 180 calendar days of contract award. Invoicing is required through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with PDF invoices containing pricing breakdowns, contract number, invoice date, and vendor letterhead. Contractors must also comply with FAR clauses including Buy American, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and basic safeguarding of contractor information systems. All amendments to the solicitation issued through SAM.gov must be reviewed and signed using SF-30 prior to submission.